Rv. Short, CONTRACEPTIVES OF THE FUTURE IN THE LIGHT OF HIV-INFECTION, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 34(3), 1994, pp. 330-332
The AIDS and sexually transmissible disease pandemics have helped to f
ocus the world's attention on the need for good protection against tra
nsmission of infections during sexual intercourse. Most of the highly
effective modern contraceptives provide only limited protection agains
t STD transmission, although recent progress with the development of l
oose-fitting plastic male condoms and new spermicides gives some hope.
Urgent attention must continue to be given to contraceptives with STD
protective qualities which are under the woman's control. Refinements
of the female condom and vaginal sponges with new spermicides and mic
robicides may be a step in this direction.